Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Ruger All American Rifle

There is a LOT to like about the NEW Ruger All American Rifle, not the least of which is the PRICE. I recently saw and handled one in 30:06 at the local Walmart which was the synthetic stock blued barrel and action model for $357.00. Ergonomics from the short handling and throwing the rifle to my shoulder session are GOOD. Other outlets are carrying the stainless model in 30:06 for around $400.

What is different about the NEW All American Rifle from the model 77 series or the Hawkeye series?

Several things:

Weight is 6 and 1/4 lbs
Adjustable trigger from 3 to 5 lbs, very crisp, very little rearward movement
Free floating bbl all the way to the receiver / passes the dollar bill test
Decent recoil pad
22 inch bbl
Short 70 degree bolt throw, 3 lugs and dual cocking cams
Full diameter bolt (NO side to side play or looseness)
Tang safety
Synthetic stock has built in bedding system with 2 V blocks molded into the stock which also act as recoil lugs
Integral traditional Ruger rings are NOT used on this model
Scope bases are included, however you will have to purchase rings of your choice

How does it shoot? From preliminary tests by different outdoor writers and YouTube videos, it shoots better than it should for $350-$400. I did see one test I believe in Field and Stream magazine that the 30:06 tested tended to put the first two shots touching each other and the third one opened up the group a little. I am pretty fussy about accuracy, however I think anyone can live with that type of accuracy. That test does NOT mean all Ruger All American rifles will throw the third shot slightly out of the group.

Dan

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/index.html

I think this rifle is going to be a BIG hit.

A Local Ad from WalMart for the Ruger All American Rifle: